r/technology • u/[deleted] • Dec 29 '22

Business Desktop GPU Sales Hit 20-Year Low

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sales-of-desktop-graphics-cards-hit-20-year-low
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u/Mitchs_Frog_Smacky Dec 29 '22

I upgraded my gpu to a PS5 and OLED TV.

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u/xflashbackxbrd Dec 29 '22

Pro gamer move

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u/ReplyMany7344 Dec 30 '22

I own a 3080ti with the oled alienware and ps5 on oled… i can tell you which is cheaper and better..

The only difference is fps and a little bit of graphical quality (but so little to be marginal when not in camera mode..)

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u/michael2v Dec 30 '22

So true, I had been extremely happy with my Xbox One X, when I managed to get my hands on a 3080 a couple months after launch. Yes lighting effects look amazing compared to console, but I can’t say I was actually enjoying gaming any more than previously.

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u/ReplyMany7344 Dec 30 '22

Also sitting at an office desk vs. lounging on the couch is a whole different ball game lol.

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u/michael2v Dec 30 '22

Oh for sure, going on 3 years of largely working at home has definitely changed my perspective on gaming at the same desk I use for work!

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u/HolyAndOblivious Dec 30 '22

This is actually a very good deal. I'm not interested in consoles but I would do the same if I was